You Are My One and Oni!

This one’s for all the Asia-philes and potential tattoo artists out there, and please let’s try and keep any racism humorous to all, if that’s even possible.

Oni are creatures from Japanese folklore, variously translated as demons, devils, ogres or trolls. They are popular characters in Japanese art, literature and theater.

Depictions of oni vary widely but usually portray them as hideous, gigantic creatures with sharp claws, wild hair, and two long horns growing from their heads. They are humanoid for the most part, but occasionally, they are shown with unnatural features such as odd numbers of eyes or extra fingers and toes. Their skin may be any number of colors, but red and blue are particularly common.

They are often depicted wearing tiger-skin loincloths and carrying iron clubs, called kanabo. (thanks again wikipedia)

Our Judge this week was one of the first players, creator of the original Sadsquatch and a freaking code wizard! The one, the only, Hasslehaas! His word is law, scroll down to see the standings!

Entries 3 & 4 come from cohorts on vacation, obviously where the cameras are low res and the only light is the blue of the moon. Doesn’t mean i don’t appreciate the hell out of this drumstick chomping, flip flop wearing, behemoth!

This one’s like an Oni’s little sister, always too young for the cherry blossom Oni-stivals. And those horns are all sorts of twisted toilet paper roll construct good! (send me better pics if you get a chance)

Oh I love when this happens! So many tiny and slightly misshapen parts I don’t know what to love most? the teeny tiny little hand? That fabulous hair? Oh and those teeth!!! Hell I’m even gonna say I’m a sucker for the close set nipples!

Hell yes! It’s possible this is our first international submission, if i had prizes I’d send one, but for now i’ll just say thanks! The little cop is freaking outstanding, and dammit if the caption doesn’t get me everytime! Titled “Oni Ain’t Vaikungs!”

This guy missed judging but I have no problem letting him join in the fun, I sort of want a coffee mug with this guy on it. He’s got just the right level of don’t steal me… but just so you know I enjoy good times.

Sweet! If I only knew the Japanese for “Bam Bam” this could be all about an asian folklore and Flintones crossover… but since I dont… let’s just imagine how unpleasant it must be on a windy day to have that much eye exposed!